Paxton Proposes Plan for Data Centers Amid AI Concerns

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, has unveiled a comprehensive plan focusing on data centers. This move aligns with a broader Republican trend of increased scrutiny over AI infrastructure.

Paxton’s detailed four-point plan emphasizes strong advocacy for Governor Greg Abbott’s existing state-level data center initiative. He committed to sponsoring and endorsing federal legislation aimed at restricting the use of Chinese technology in powering data centers.

Part of Paxton’s strategy involves co-sponsoring the Decentralized Access to Technology Alternatives Act. This legislation, proposed by Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas, seeks to exempt new, off-grid electricity providers from specific federal regulations. The intention is to prevent potential increases in consumer electricity costs due to data center operations.

“My Texas First Data Center Plan will protect our grid, our communities, and our children while ensuring America beats Communist China in the AI race,” Paxton conveyed through a post on the social platform X.

For more details, see the report by Julia Shapero from The Hill.

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